The following Gurdwara etiquette should be observed at the Gurdwara.

Before entering the hall:

• No drugs, or intoxicants of any nature, or cigarettes are allowed with in the Temple premises.
  

• Take off your shoes
  

• Wash your hands
  

• Cover your head ( scarves are available near the entrance to the Temple Hall)
  

Upon entering the Diwan hall (where the Guru Granth Sabib is present):

• Fold both your hands and walk slowly.
  

• Bow humbly and touch your forehead to the ground out of respect for the Guru Granth Sahib.
  

• As you bow, place your offering respectfully before the Guru, it may be money, a flower, or a word of thanks.
  

• Any sincere expression of gratitude is equally acceptable to the Guru.
  

• After bowing and offering, sit in the Sangat (the congregation) quietly without disturbing others.
  

• Usually men sit on one side and women on the other side.
  

• Sit comfortably and peacefully, the cross-legged position is commonly used, but do not point your feet in the direction of the Guru Granth Sahib.
  

• Do not talk or chew gum.
  

The usual sequence of events (a service) in the Gurdwara is:

• Kirtan: The singing of the Holy Hymns - Gurbani.
  

• Katha/GurbaniVichar: The reading of the Holy Hymns followed by explanation or a sermon or talk appropriate for the occasion.
  

• Recitation portions of a scripture the Anand Sahib.
  

The Ardas

You will not be expected to say anything. You will have to join the Ardas (equivalent to Lord's prayer). To join in the Ardas:

• Stand straight with folded hands and think of the Guru.
  

• Sing together Thoo Thakur Tum Peh Ardas
  

• After the Ardas, continue standing, and sing, Aageaa bhaee Akal kee, Tabhee Chalaio Panth.
  

• The Ardas concludes with the Jaikara. Boley So Nihal, Sat Sri Akal.
  

• Then sit quietly. The person sitting behind the Guru Granth Sahib will read the Hukam, the Guru's message or Order to the Sangat (congregation).
  

• Upon completion of the Hukam, Karah Parsad is distributed to the Sangat. (This is a sweet pudding made of flour, sugar and clarified butter that is offered as ceremonial food.)
  

Langar

Finally Langar (food from the Guru's kitchen) will be served in a different hall. All are welcome to eat langar.